Walk this way ...
Another inspirational walk …...
After being on top of the world, I delved down into this conifer forest to walk on fallen pine needles, ‘twas like walking on a very soft and springy carpet …... any noise was absorbed by it, making it a silent and very peaceful place …....... :))
Copyright 2009 Richie Dean
Machynlleth, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, UK
Photoshop and PhotoArtMaster
3 images blended together using
Layer masks
Blending modes
Adjustment layers
Filters and tools
This work has been featured in
Forests
Impressionist Art
Your Magic Place
Walk this way ... belongs to the following groups:
Complex Simplicity of Art, Day Hikes , Digital Art Compilations (No Nudity Allowed), Dimensions, Dream and Fantasy Art (photo manipulation, 3d, painting and digital painting), Forests, IPA -International Photographers Alliance, Landscape Photography, National Parks of the World, Nature's Wonders, PixElations - The Art of Photoshop, Scenery, Shameless Self-Promotion, The true beauty, Trees - 2 images per day with trees as the focal point, UK National Parks, United Kingdom, Wales, Rich in Beauty and Your Magic PLACE Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

dinghysailor1
beautiful work richie!
richiedean replied
Hey, thank you mags ….. :))
Lucertola
Wow. What a landscape & spirit!
richiedean replied
Thanks Lucertola, I’m passionate about being out and amongst it …. :))
Chris Clark
gorgeous piece of art work Ritchie
richiedean replied
Cheers Chris ….. !!
Stephen Van Tuyl
Beautiful composition!
richiedean replied
Hi Stephen, thanks ….. !!
DiEtte Henderson
Lovely, great effect as well!
richiedean replied
Many thanks DiEtte …......... :))
Nori Bucci
Richie…this is so beautiful!!! I’ve been struggling the past few days over which one of your images to purchase first…..I’ve just decided, this one’ll be it :) Absolutely gorgeous work Richie.
richiedean replied
Thank you very much Nori, it pleases me no end, to know that my work is going to someone that I have great admiration for …. thanks again …........... :))
Dragan Petrovic
SoOOOoooogood.
richiedean replied
Thank you lw ….... !!
AnitaInverarity
Very enchanting- such a mystical air to your work x
richiedean replied
Thanks Anita, perhaps I’m living in a dream world …..... :))
Elana Bailey
Wow. Looks like a painting or fairyland…lol. Love the lighting and treatment. Well done.
richiedean replied
Thanks Elana, yeah, painting’s the one to go for, I think …..... :))
Diane Schuster
This is so soft and gorgeous, stunning work!
richiedean replied
Hi dd, thank you …... :))
velveteagle
Oh now this is so cool Richie..
Chuck..
richiedean replied
Cheers Chuck …... !!
Rosalie Dale IPA
So clever. Beautifully put together.
richiedean replied
high praise indeed !!
thanks Rosalie ….. :))
AnaCBStudio
Beautiful work Richie…great comp and tones
richiedean replied
Thanks Ana, I had to do a serious bit of cropping on it until I was happy …... :))
Jan Piller
Oh now you’re really showing off!! This is gorgeous!! I wanna be there!!
richiedean replied
Well, thanks Jan, that’s really encouraging ….. :))
Anne Smyth
lovely work
richiedean replied
Hi Anne, thank you …..... :))
Irene Burdell
This is gorgeous Richie , beautifl work and a fav .
richiedean replied
thanks for the fave Irene, glad you like it …...... :))
Susan King
stunning work Richie – like the deer in the distance
richiedean replied
thanks Susan, I put the deer in, to enforce the peacefullness of the forest ….......... :))
Braedene
I wish I could create work like this. Absolutely love it. What a superb and beautful forest walk and such a gorgeous way to enhance it. A favourite. Liz
richiedean replied
Hi Liz, thanks for your very encouraging comments …......... :))
kalaryder
So soft, so beautiful, like a painting
richiedean replied
I’m happy to know you like it kala …........ :))
Lynn Stratton
The title is great, i could walk that way anytime. What an absolutely gorgeous place! Love the deer in the middle of the path.
richiedean replied
peace and quiet, the sweet smell of pine, not a breath of wind …...
they all add up to an enjoyable hike ….......
Thank you Lynn …...... :))
Imber
This is brilliant!
richiedean replied
Hi Imber, it’s a wonderful place alright …............. :))
Marilyn Harris
Fabulous work Richie!! Just magic!! Love the little deer in the distance!! :o)
richiedean replied
Cheers blossom, I put the deer there to portray the peace and quiet …....
maggiebarra
a beauty
richiedean replied
Thank you maggie …............... :))
Globalphotos
Thinking I need to revisit Snowdonia, this is a beauty, fav for me :)) Enchanting
richiedean replied
Me too V, cant wait for spring to get some camping done …....
thank you …............... :))
Leslie Battjes
I’ve really enjoyed your work lately…love the textures and the soft, muted tones. Really nice! :)
richiedean replied
Thanks very much Leslie, it must be the effect that winter’s having on me …......... :))
Gary L. Suddath
excellent work
richiedean replied
Cheers Gary .!
cdwork
Fantastic stuff
richiedean replied
Thank you very much Chrissy …....... :))
Holly Kempe
Oh my! Simply beautiful! You never cease to amaze…..
richiedean replied
I hope to keep it that way Holly, thank you ….:))
Philippe Saint...
So nice .. a wonderful shot!!!!
richiedean replied
Thanks Philippe …. !
DawsonImages
Great treatment, has a light airy feel
Dawnsky2
stunning image :)
Paul Woloschuk
A fantastic piece of work!
Mary Rushton
Beautiful (and walking on a carpet of pine needles is a very special experience).
richiedean replied
Too true Mary, if I’d packed my sleeping bag I would have stayed overnight …...............
thank you ….............. :))
JennyDean
just lovely.
richiedean replied
Hello Jenny and thank you …........ :))
Mel Brackstone
Beautiful beautiful scene, Richie!
richiedean replied
thanks Mel, it’s a great place to set your mind free …............ :))
Teresa P. Pelaez
Amazinf scene richiedean, congratulations.
richiedean replied
Hi Teresa, thank you, I like the loose style that you use in your work ….......... :))
linda858100
stunning
richiedean replied
Thank you Linda ….............. :))
capecodart
Beauty and the exceptional work!
richiedean replied
Cheers CC …... !!
bevanimage
Beautiful, Richie, like a fairytale scene. Is that Bambi I see…...? congrats on your feature.
richiedean replied
Thanks Bevan, could well have been Bambi ….... just an indication of tranquility really ..................
Stephen Vecchi...
Very nice effect with the blending of images. Looks like a dream image.
richiedean replied
I think it must be the painter within me, cheers Stephen ….....
julie08
Great work:)
richiedean replied
Hi Julie, thank you …............. :))
Jeremy Owen
Love this – such atomosphere :)
richiedean replied
Cheers mate …............... !!
Antanas
lovely work
richiedean replied
Thanks Antanas …........ !!
Michael Oubridge
I could have broken the silence with my chainsaw Richie mate, but it would have ruined this amazing piece :)
richiedean replied
Cant have you cutting these down Michael, you’ll have to get a trail bike instead …..........
PNFdeb
breathtaking
richiedean replied
Hi Debra, thank you very much, its one of my favourite hiking areas …................. :))
kilmann
Poetic and mysterious – just beautiful.
richiedean replied
Thanks for that kilmann …........ !!
Lucindawind
... its stunning ! I just love it
richiedean replied
glad to hear it Luce, thank you …....... :))
everascot
Super work!!!!
richiedean replied
Thank you Pauline …............. :))
linifer
another masterpiece :)
richiedean replied
That’s kind of you linifer, thank you …............... :))
jadeast
Great mood you’ve created here!
richiedean replied
I try to portray my feelings of the time, thanks …..... !
Christopher E...
amazing creation, so surreal, excellent composition, this is what i expect from using a program, a whole new creativity.
richiedean replied
working digitally, opens so many doors and allows much more freedom to express what’s in your mind, compared to traditional media …......... thanks ….
Cheryl Lunde
Brilliant work!
richiedean replied
Hi Cheryl, thank you …....... :))
Sharon Mau
Congratulations on your wonderful feature in Forests
richiedean replied
Very kind of you Sharon, thank you …. :))
Eva and Klaus ...
Fantastic work, Richie!!! Instant fav!!
richiedean replied
A huge thanks to both of you ….. :))
AnnDixon
This is remarkable,
richiedean replied
Glad you like it Ann, thank you ….... :))
LindaR
magical feel to your work ~ this one is stellar ~ xx
richiedean replied
I was influenced by the peace and tranquility of this spot Linda, thank you …........... :))
WesternDreamer
Reminds me very much of the hiking scenery near my home, in the Castle Crags region of Northern California… a truly inviting scene, love the dreaminess about it also! ;~)
richiedean replied
I’m glad to share it with you LaWanda ….... :))
Angela Churchill
This is stunning! Very well done!
richiedean replied
Hi Angela, so glad you like it , thank you ….... :))
Bruce Dickson
Wonderful!
richiedean replied
Hi Bruce, cheers …. !!
micmac
So soft and magic…love this!!!
richiedean replied
Thank you micmac, so peaceful there …......... :))
Tracy Faught
This is breathtaking! So ethereal and dreamy…and soothing! Great effect here, good work! ;]
richiedean replied
Hi Tracy, I was struck by its calmness and beauty too …... thank you …........... :))
Lois Bryan
Oh, Richie, you’re killing me here with these glorious works of art of yours!!! Whatever texture or technique you used … it is perfect for this image!!!!
richiedean replied
Lois, my ego has just landed on the Moon, thank you very much for the boost …............................. :))
Lee Anne Kortus
What a wonderful atmosphere you’ve achieved here! Beautiful!
richiedean replied
Ah yes, peace and tranquility is what I was aiming for Lee Anne,
thank you …............... :))
sundawg7
A superbly crafted image. Quite enchanting…like a fantasy land.
richiedean replied
thanks for that sundawg, a small amount of imagination is all it took, cheers ...........
Rhana Griffin
How did I miss this? The deer is a perfectly charming interest point in what is otherwise classic richiedean brilliance.
richiedean replied
I’m glad you found it Rhana, thanks for the very complimentary comment …............ :))
linifer
Oh wow!!!! This is so wonderful!!!! oxo
richiedean replied
kind of you lini, thank you ….......... :))
RavenSoul
Adore this editing style! Beautiful Image!
richiedean replied
Chill …......... thank you Vonne …........ :))
Lisa Roberts
Beautiful Richie and yes, I’ve been to Machynlleth! I followed a waterfall up a mountain near there once and it was magical
Lisa x
richiedean replied
Yes Lisa, the area has a lot of magical places, hopefully, I havent discovered them all yet :)) Thank you …....... :))
David Clarke
This is sublime, Richie, wonderful work!
richiedean replied
Cheers David ….. !!
JUSTART
wonderful
richiedean replied
Hi , so glad you like it …......
Shanina Conway
Fantastic Rich, I can see a weary horse and knight in the mist;)
richiedean replied
‘tis but a curious deer Shanina, full of wonder …........ :))
Shanina Conway
I know the reality….but it’s what I saw lol!
Vicki Ferrari
W O W
This is amazing Richie!! Absolutley incredible! Breathtaking and now a fave!!! :)
richiedean replied
very encouraging Vicki, thank you …............ :))
PhotosEcosse
Breathtaking is an understatement !!
In a class all of its own !!
richiedean replied
thats very kind of you Barbara, thank you very much ….. :))
Tessa Bishop
Magical image – instant fave!
richiedean replied
Hi Tessa, thank you …........ :))
Karen Tillotson
Exquisite image….beautiful work!
richiedean replied
Hi Karen, thank you very much for your visit. I have only had time to read your profile description and it sounds idyllic. I shall return to peruse your work later …....... thank you again …........ :))
GiGee
Beautiful, the treatment is perfect
richiedean replied
Hi GiGee, I’m so pleased that you like it …......... :))
Mui-Ling Teh
I love those sunrays; and that painterly effect as usual :)
richiedean replied
Thanks very much Mui-Ling ….......... :))
van049
BEAUTIFUL WORK MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xxx
richiedean replied
Why thank you Van ….......... :))